Table 2:
Multivariable analysis for risk factors associated with hospitalization including the seven identified risk factors
| Risk factor | Odds ratio |
95% Confidence Limits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI cancer | 1.37 | 0.80 | 2.33 |
| Impaired ADL | 1.76* | 1.04 | 2.99 |
| Impaired polypharmacy | 0.95 | 0.57 | 1.56 |
| Creatinine Clearance (<60) | 1.21 | 0.74 | 1.96 |
| Impaired comorbidity (3 or more) | 1.20 | 0.72 | 2.01 |
| Albumin level (<=3.5) | 2.23* | 1.37 | 3.62 |
| Have someone take them to the doctor | 0.92 | 0.28 | 3.05 |
Abbreviations: ADL, activities of daily living; GI, gastrointestinal
*
P<0.05